In the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Vinay Kumar had a noteworthy performance despite limited contributions. Here are his top three stats from the tournament:
Best Bowling Figures: Vinay Kumar's best bowling performance came during the match against Chennai Super Kings on April 11, 2018, where he claimed 2 wickets for 35 runs in 2 overs. This showcased his ability to take crucial wickets even under pressure.
Total Wickets: Throughout the IPL 2018 season, Vinay Kumar took a total of 2 wickets. While this may not seem high in quantity, it was significant for his team during critical moments of the matches he played.
Batting Performance: As a lower-order batsman, Vinay Kumar scored a total of 6 runs in the tournament, with his highest score being 6 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 9, 2018, at a strike rate of 200.00 from just 3 balls, demonstrating that he could make quick runs when needed.
These stats reflect Vinay Kumar's contributions as both a bowler and a batsman in the IPL 2018 season, highlighting his role in the team.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
